ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Afghanistan and ADB
ADB placed its regular assistance to Afghanistan on hold effective 15 August 2021. In 2022, ADB, through a special financing arrangement with the United Nations, provided basic human needs support to ensure food security and to sustain the delivery of essential health and education services for the Afghan people.
Publications and Documents Latest Publications and Documents
Gendered Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Central and West Asia: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Gender-Responsive Public Investments
Road Map to Developing a Regional Risk Transfer Facility for CAREC
Central and West Asia Health Sector Approach 2025
CAREC 2030: Supporting Regional Actions to Address Climate Change—A Scoping Study
Perspectives on Afghanistan Translations in Dari (دری)
Asian Development Blog | 09 Jun 2023Unlocking Central Asia's Economic Potential by Integrating into Global Value Chains
Asian Development Blog | 15 Sep 2022How Do We Stop These Devastating Floods? Start With These Six Steps
Asian Development Blog | 24 Aug 2022How Trade via Rail in Central Asia Can Mitigate the Energy and Climate Crises
Article | 04 Aug 2022Six Policy Reforms that can Strengthen Railways in Central Asia
Article | 25 May 2022Four Ways to Boost e-Commerce in Central Asia
News and Multimedia
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| News Releases, News Release
New ADB Grants to Support Food Security and Health Services for the Afghan People Through United Nations
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| News from Country Offices
New Strategies Needed to Boost Entrepreneurial Base in Central and West Asia
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$405 Million in ADB Grants to Support Food Security, Health, and Education in Afghanistan through United Nations
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ADB Statement on Afghanistan
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ADB Launches Integrated Approach to Support Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations and Small Island Developing States
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| News from Country Offices
Afghanistan Infrastructure Trust Fund Discusses Progress and Forthcoming Priorities
Video | 15 Jun 2021Improving Livelihoods, Inclusiveness, and Resilience in Most Vulnerable Situations and States
Video | 21 May 2021Modernizing Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures for Trade in the CAREC Region
Infographic | 22 Apr 2021Helping Protect Afghans against COVID-19
Video | 18 Feb 2021Improving ADB Operations in Fragile and Conflict-affected Situations and Small Island Developing States